Literary Works About Kabaddi

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Which novel by Manju Kapur features a protagonist who is a Kabaddi player?

  1. Difficult Daughters

  2. Home

  3. The Immigrant

  4. A Married Woman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Manju Kapur's novel "Home", the protagonist, Ashok, is a Kabaddi player who struggles to balance his passion for the sport with his family responsibilities.

In which novel by Anita Desai does a young boy's passion for Kabaddi lead to a conflict with his traditional family?

  1. Clear Light of Day

  2. In Custody

  3. Baumgartner's Bombay

  4. Bye-Bye Blackbird


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Anita Desai's novel "Clear Light of Day", the protagonist, Raja, is a young boy who faces opposition from his traditional family when he pursues his passion for Kabaddi.

Which short story by Ruskin Bond features a group of village boys who form a Kabaddi team?

  1. The Night Train at Deoli

  2. The Blue Umbrella

  3. The Room on the Roof

  4. The Tiger in the Tunnel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Ruskin Bond's short story "The Night Train at Deoli", a group of village boys form a Kabaddi team and compete in a local tournament.

In which novel by Shashi Tharoor does a Kabaddi match serve as a metaphor for political power struggles?

  1. The Great Indian Novel

  2. Show Business

  3. Riot

  4. The Village


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Shashi Tharoor's novel "The Great Indian Novel", a Kabaddi match between two villages serves as a metaphor for the political power struggles in India.

Which play by Girish Karnad explores the themes of caste and class through the lens of Kabaddi?

  1. Tughlaq

  2. Hayavadana

  3. Naga-Mandala

  4. The Fire and the Rain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Girish Karnad's play "Naga-Mandala", the protagonist, Appanna, is a Kabaddi player who challenges the caste and class hierarchies of his village.

In which poem by Nissim Ezekiel does a Kabaddi match symbolize the struggle for survival in a competitive world?

  1. The Patriot

  2. Night of the Scorpion

  3. The Cockroach

  4. Kabbadi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Nissim Ezekiel's poem "Kabbadi", the sport is used as a metaphor for the struggle for survival in a competitive world.

Which novel by Amitav Ghosh features a Kabaddi match that brings together people from different backgrounds and cultures?

  1. The Glass Palace

  2. The Hungry Tide

  3. The Shadow Lines

  4. Sea of Poppies


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide", a Kabaddi match is organized as a way to bring together people from different backgrounds and cultures.

In which short story by R.K. Narayan does a Kabaddi match serve as a backdrop for a love story?

  1. Malgudi Days

  2. The Man-Eater of Malgudi

  3. The Financial Expert

  4. The Guide


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In R.K. Narayan's short story "Kabadi," a Kabaddi match serves as a backdrop for a love story between two young villagers.

Which novel by Chetan Bhagat features a protagonist who is a Kabaddi player and must overcome personal and professional challenges?

  1. Five Point Someone

  2. One Night @ the Call Center

  3. The Three Mistakes of My Life

  4. 2 States


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Chetan Bhagat's novel "The Three Mistakes of My Life", the protagonist, Govind, is a Kabaddi player who must overcome personal and professional challenges to achieve his dreams.

In which poem by Rabindranath Tagore does a Kabaddi match symbolize the unity and strength of a community?

  1. Gitanjali

  2. The Gardener

  3. The Post Office

  4. Kabaddi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Rabindranath Tagore's poem "Kabaddi," the sport is used as a symbol of the unity and strength of a community.

Which novel by Vikram Seth features a Kabaddi match that highlights the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship?

  1. The Golden Gate

  2. A Suitable Boy

  3. An Equal Music

  4. Two Lives


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Vikram Seth's novel "A Suitable Boy," a Kabaddi match is organized as a way to highlight the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship.

In which short story by Saadat Hasan Manto does a Kabaddi match serve as a backdrop for a commentary on social inequality?

  1. Toba Tek Singh

  2. Khol Do

  3. Bu

  4. Kabaddi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Saadat Hasan Manto's short story "Kabaddi," a Kabaddi match serves as a backdrop for a commentary on social inequality.

Which novel by Arundhati Roy features a Kabaddi match that symbolizes the struggle for freedom and justice?

  1. The God of Small Things

  2. The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

  3. The End of Imagination

  4. Imagining India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Arundhati Roy's novel "The Ministry of Utmost Happiness," a Kabaddi match is organized as a way to symbolize the struggle for freedom and justice.

In which poem by Jayanta Mahapatra does a Kabaddi match serve as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life and death?

  1. Relationship

  2. Life Signs

  3. A Whiteness of Bone

  4. Kabaddi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Jayanta Mahapatra's poem "Kabaddi," the sport is used as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life and death.

Which novel by Jhumpa Lahiri features a Kabaddi match that brings together people from different generations and cultures?

  1. The Namesake

  2. Unaccustomed Earth

  3. Interpreter of Maladies

  4. The Lowland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel "The Namesake," a Kabaddi match is organized as a way to bring together people from different generations and cultures.

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